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This medication comes with important safety warnings that you should be aware of before use. These warnings highlight potential risks and necessary precautions. Please consider these carefully and consult your healthcare provider if you have any questions or concerns.

• High Blood Pressure with Pheochromocytoma: Avoid using glucagon (Glucagen) if you have a pheochromocytoma, a rare tumor located near the adrenal glands. Glucagon can cause a dangerous rise in blood pressure due to hormone release. If you have this condition, discuss alternative treatments for low blood sugar with your healthcare provider.

• Low Blood Sugar with Insulinoma: Glucagon (Glucagen) should not be used if you have an insulinoma, a pancreatic tumor that can lead to excessive insulin release, risking severe low blood sugar. Consult your healthcare provider for other ways to manage low blood sugar if you have this tumor.

• Severe Allergic Reactions: Be aware that glucagon (Glucagen) can cause severe allergic reactions, including facial swelling, shock, or anaphylaxis. Seek immediate medical help if you experience symptoms such as hives, rash, swelling of the lips or tongue, or difficulty breathing after administration.

• Effectiveness Concerns: Glucagon (Glucagen) requires adequate liver sugar reserves to be effective. It may not work well if you have a history of poor diet, prolonged low blood sugar, or adrenal gland issues. Discuss alternative treatments for low blood sugar with your healthcare provider if these conditions apply to you.

• Imaging Procedure Risks: When used for imaging procedures, glucagon (Glucagen) can cause high blood sugar in individuals with diabetes and may lead to high blood pressure or rapid heart rate in those with heart conditions. Your healthcare provider will monitor these changes and provide necessary treatments during the procedure.

Contraindications:
This medication should not be used under the following conditions due to potential health risks. Consult your healthcare provider if you have any of these:

• Presence of pheochromocytoma.
• Having an insulinoma (tumor that causes excess insulin production).
• Use as a diagnostic tool in the presence of a glucagonoma (tumor that causes excess glucagon production).

Always consult with your healthcare provider to ensure this medication is safe for your specific health conditions.

When using this medication, some people may experience common side effects such as nausea, vomiting, headache, dizziness, or reactions at the injection site, including irritation, redness, or swelling. These effects are generally mild, but if they persist or worsen, it's advisable to consult with a healthcare provider for further guidance.

Other side effects that may occur include low blood pressure, weakness, sleepiness, and diarrhea. While these are less common, it's important to monitor them and contact a healthcare professional if they become troublesome.

There are also rare but serious side effects that require immediate medical attention. These include a fast or pounding heartbeat and severe allergic reactions characterized by hives, itching, swelling of the face, tongue, or throat, and difficulty breathing. If any of these symptoms develop, seek urgent medical care. Always be vigilant about how your body responds to the medication and report any unusual effects to your healthcare provider.